The Author Accountability Podcast

This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Author Sky Sommers. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Sky chose and why What tools Sky uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Sky is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/ Instagram...

Recorded on August 14th 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna catch up, chat about flash fiction and how it can help or hinder your writing career. Featuring a miczip noise from Donna which we struggled to get rid of. We promise it's not too distracting! JOIN THE FUN: This weeks task: Write a short story under 2000 words! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams....

Recorded on the 31st July 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne dive deep and take stock of their lives, what brings them joy and what needs to be reassessed.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com /links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www....

This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing YA fantasy Author, Lyndsey Hall.  In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Why Lyndsey chose self-publishing What tools does Lyndsey use What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Lyndsey is working on now Advice for other writers LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Website: https://www.lyndseyhallwrites.com/ Lyndsey's Book...

Recorded on July 19th 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna give massive personal updates and share some podcasts for writers to listen to. JOIN THE FUN: TASK - Listen/Watch one episode of a podcast. Comment on our Instagram with the name of the episode you listened to and one thing you learned or took from it.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/l...

Recorded on Saturday the 19th June 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna what burnout means to them and ways to deal with it. (Apologies for the poor sound quality. Donna was away from her usual setup.) JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com /links Donna: https://linktr.ee...

Recorded on the 5th June 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna talk about how they met and ways to connect with other writers. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com /links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/  LINKS FROM T...

Recorded on the 17th July 2021.  In this week’s episode, Rhianne chats with Author, Charles Maxwell!

Recorded on the 22nd May 2021 In this week’s episode, we talk all about ideas. How we come up with them, how we develop them and how we choose which ones to work on. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast Instagram: https://www...

Recorded on the Monday 3rd May 2021 SPOILERS FOR SHADOW AND BONE IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IT In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna chat about the craft books that have helped them with their writing.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable book guide here! Craft Book Guide FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Pod...

Recorded on the 24th April 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne explore the merits of watching TV and movie adaptations before reading the books they're based on and talk about whether you should worry about the word count of your project. (feat. a cameo from Donna's daughter, Emberly)  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episodes 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT M...

This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing science fiction and fantasy Author, Laura Juntunen. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Why Laura chose self-publishing What tools Laura uses What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Laura is working on now Advice for other writers LINKS FROM THE SHOW Laura's Books:  https://amzn.to/3tAMuF3 Laura's web...

Recorded on the 10th of April 2021. In this week’s episode, Donna is BACK from maternity leave and she, along with Rhianne, discuss the last fun book they read. JOIN THE FUN: Send us a DM on Instagram with the last FUN book you read so we can share the book with everyone. https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: ht...

Recorded on the 22nd of February In this week’s episode, Rhianne chats with Pagan about Vampire Diaries, their work in progress and marketing your book. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Social Media Trello Board -...

Recorded on the 13th of March 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne chats with Futuristic Fantasy Author, Julia Scott! WE COVER: Realising you want to be a writer Julia's reason for self-publishing What tools Julia uses What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Julia is working on now Advice for other writers FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com D...

Recorded on the 5th of February 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne is joined by Sarina to discuss this weeks topic around writing fears. Plus there's joyous chat about pokemon.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Sarina: https://s...

In this week’s episode, Rhianne interviews Megan Beth Davies JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Megan: https://linktr.ee/meganbethdavies

Recorded on the 27th of February 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne is joined by her old school friend to discuss writing software and it's advantages. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Google Docs: https:// docs....

Recorded on the 27th of February 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne is flying solo while Donna rests after giving birth. She talks about why it's okay to something think that your writing is trash.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeolive...

Recorded on the February 13th 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna discuss how they have gotten out of writing slumps in the past.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira LINKS FROM THE SHOW: https://www.bookbub.com/welcome ht...

Recorded on the 30th January 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne discuss how they stay disciplined with their writing and offer some tips for those who need a little encouragement. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira LINKS FROM...

Recorded on January 16th 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Lyndsey discuss what's in a character name and how their characters gain theirs. Is it the meaning, the sound or something completely different? Find out in today's episode.   JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams....

Recorded on the 2nd January 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne discuss the age-old question; are you a plotter and or a pantser? as well as explore the pros and cons of the different approaches. JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliv...

Recorded on the 19th December 2020 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna discuss whether music helps or hinders their process and creates inspiration or distraction.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 1-7 here; Grab the Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira LINKS FROM THE SHOW: F...

Recorded on the 5th of December 2020 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna talk about their writing routines. What has worked for them, and what hasn't as well as what it means to have a 'non-routine'.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episode 1-7 here; Grab the Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com Donna: https://linktr.ee/do...